Job description
Job title: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Could you encourage pupils to think creatively, solve practical problems and turn their ideas into successful projects?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a creative and committed Design and Technology Teacher to work with an amazing school in Barnsley. This position offers the opportunity to deliver practical and theory-based lessons while helping pupils develop design skills, technical understanding and confidence in their own ideas.
Your responsibilities as a Design and Technology Teacher will include:
- Plan and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons.
- Prepare appropriate materials, equipment and learning resources.
- Guide pupils through designing, making and evaluating projects.
- Develop students' creativity, technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Explain and reinforce relevant health and safety procedures.
- Monitor pupils' progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain a purposeful classroom and encourage positive participation.
Requirements for the Design and Technology Teacher role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
- Strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology or a relevant specialism.
- Previous teaching experience in a school environment is desirable.
- Ability to manage practical lessons and classroom routines effectively.
- Confidence supporting pupils with different abilities.
- Good organisational, communication and planning skills.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Practical learning gives students the opportunity to experiment, evaluate their choices and develop useful skills through experience. An effective Design and Technology (D&T) Teacher can make lessons engaging while helping students become more independent and confident problem-solvers.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Opportunities to work with schools across South Yorkshire.
- A dedicated consultant to assist you throughout your placement.
- Competitive daily rates and continued professional support.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the Design and Technology Teacher role, please click Apply Now to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.